Manufacturing
Siemens’ Machine Tool Days 2020 set for Oct. 15
Manufacturers attending the exclusive online event will discover new ways of increasing productivity and accelerating business.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Manufacturing
Honda takes National Manufacturing Day virtual
Video tours, live Q&As, video games replace in-plant visits.
Manufacturing
Auto sales rebound in September, raising Q3 results
Honda posted double digit growth in September; GM, FCA, VW halve their declines from Q2.
Industry
California dreaming?
Dedicated to covering the latest manufacturing technology and components related to the motor vehicle industry.California dreaming?
Industry
California governor moves to ban new gasoline-powered cars by 2035
California Air Resources Board to draft new rules to establish mandates as the state agency fights to retain its rulemaking authority.
Vehicle Tech
General Motors showcases EV component roadmap
Ultium Drive system includes modular electric motors and drive units that will support a range of electrified vehicles.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot Citroen slashing merger deal value
Dividend cuts reflect lower values of both automakers in the midst of the COVID-19 global automotive downturn.
Industry
MAGNET launches 5th annual Ohio’s pitch competition
More than $50,000 in prizes available for Northeast Ohio-based physical product startups; includes assessments, subsidized engineering, and free consulting.
Fleets
Volkswagen boosts bid for Navistar
Traton, VW’s commercial truck division offers $3.6 billion for maker of Class 8 trucks, school buses, other commercial vehicles.
Manufacturing
Toyota supporting distance manufacturing education
With visitors still banned from most production sites, automaker is setting up virtual tours to promote STEM education.
Vehicle Tech
GM, Analog Devices develop wireless battery management system
Eliminating battery wiring systems could simplify future electric vehicles, allowing the automaker to scale up for higher ranges without massive engineering efforts.
Manufacturing
GM to build Nikola Badger, supply batteries, hydrogen fuel cells
The automaker will take an 11% stake in the electric vehicle startup in return for resources.